The Lenoir‑Rhyne women's soccer team kicked off the 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion, routing Concord 5‑0 on a crisp evening in Hickory, North Carolina.
A Statement Win
From the opening whistle the Bears asserted control, finishing with a 28‑11 edge in shots and a 12‑4 margin in shots‑on‑goal. The defensive unit limited Concord to just four attempts on target while the offense relentlessly pressed forward.
Scoring opened early when Landry Boyles found the net in the 12th minute, marking her first career goal. Mya Rivera doubled the lead nine minutes later after a precise pass from Aly Ramsey, and Katie Durham added her first goal of the season before halftime. The second half saw Kennedy Flowers extend the lead with her fourth career point in the 50th minute, while Alexis Cagno became the first Bear to register multiple goals this season with a strike in the 64th minute.
The team’s efficiency was underscored by 14 shots in each half and 11 corner kicks, while the match featured only 11 combined fouls, highlighting a disciplined performance. Lenoir‑Rhyne’s perfect record against Concord now stands at 3‑0, with the last non‑overtime victory dating back to 2002.
Looking ahead, the Bears will travel to Florence, South Carolina, to face Francis Marion University on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The upcoming road test promises to be a valuable benchmark as the squad continues to build momentum early in the season.